12 Typical Christmas Dinners From Around the World

From fast-food takeout to a seven-course feast, here's what Christmas dinner looks like around the globe.

Mexico

Presents aren’t the only thing you’ll find Mexican families unwrapping on Christmas Day. Savory meat or vegetable-based tamales are the main event at dinnertime. In fact, it’s common for families to host a tamalada, or tamale-making party, in the days leading up to the event.Learn how to make tamales with our step-by-step recipe.